Where does the Concours carry it's weight? Up high...
Where does an HD carry it's weight? Down low...
This is why a 5'2" lady can handle an HD and a grown man has issues with the Concours 3 or 4 hundred pounds lighter..
Ya can't remove enough weight on the Concours by lighting the mufflers etc to make a difference.
Spot on Tony.
I remember when the Gold Wing with spoke wheels first came out and everybody gasped at the weight of it (not heavy by todays standards). But it was so easy to pick up compared to the 750F1 and easier to maneuver due to the lower seat.
Regards, Russell